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ASN: PPIs Associated With Increased Risk of Kidney Disease
Risk for both chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease higher with proton pump inhibitor use
ASN: Tolvaptan Slows eGFR Decline in Later-Stage ADPKD
Reduction in decline in eGFR for patients with later-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
ACR: Temporary Cessation of MTX Ups Flu Shot Immunogenicity
Findings in patients with rheumatoid arthritis taking a stable dose of methotrexate
ACR: Opioids, SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Risk in RA
Increased risk of osteoporotic fracture with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, opioids of any strength
Tezacaftor-Ivacaftor, Ivacaftor Alone Effective in CF
And tezacaftor-ivacaftor effective for cystic fibrosis patients homozygous for CFTR Phe508del mutation
ACR: Ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 Affects Outcomes in SLE
And low vitamin D linked to later total organ, renal damage in systemic lupus erythematosus patients
ACR: Successful Tapering of DMARDs in RA Explored
Low level of serum CRP at baseline linked to successful down-titration in multivariate analysis
ASN: Caffeine Associated With Reduced Mortality in CKD
Chronic kidney disease patients in highest quartile of caffeine consumption have lowest risk for mortality
ASN: Nonmedical Factors Impact Kidney Transplant Waits
African-Americans less likely to be wait-listed; higher income positively associated with wait-listing
Colorectal Lesion Frequency Increases at Age 45
Polyp, adenoma, and neoplasia detection rate higher in 45-49 age group than in younger patients
